Chapter 5 Inner Vision Rewards

  The mechanical prompt sound that suddenly echoed in his mind made Wu Ming stunned instantly.

  The Book Spirit System had not disappeared after all, and it still existed in this book world.

  Moreover, accompanied by this prompt tone, Wu Ming also discovered that in his mind, there seemed to be a miniature version of the hall, with scenes inside identical to those he had previously entered in the Book Immortal system. This undoubtedly meant that the Book Immortal system existed within his brain domain.

  According to his past knowledge, Wu Ming also found that this brain location should be the legendary Zi Fu Dan Tian, also known as Upper Dan Tian.

  At this time when Wu Ming was surprised, the Book Immortal System suddenly established a wonderful connection with him, and Wu Ming suddenly understood how to communicate with the Book Immortal System.

  "What was the task just now?"

  "This is a random task triggered by the Book Spirit System based on your situation in the book world."

  "Do I have to go and complete these tasks?"

  "You can either complete it or ignore it, but it's better to complete it, as it will bring you great benefits. Of course, there are some tasks that must be completed, otherwise the consequences will be severe."

  I'm going, isn't this playing me? The world in the book is supposed to be a very realistic world, why are there these messy tasks? This is obviously a game world similar to virtual reality.

  Wu Ming silently cursed in his heart, but after thinking about it again, he felt that this was not so bad after all. In the real world, weren't there also various tasks and exams to learn from? Moreover, this world was indeed very realistic, if not for the Book Spirit system's prompts, Wu Ming wouldn't have felt anything out of place at all.

  In this sense, the Book Immortal system wasn't too unfair to him either.

  Besides, as the saying goes, "make yourself at home wherever you are." In that realistic world, he was abandoned at birth and suffered from a terminal illness, yet he lived for twenty years. Perhaps using these tasks to add some flavor to his dull and monotonous ancient life wouldn't be so bad after all.

  Persevering and optimistic personality made Wu Ming easily accept reality instead of complaining and escaping.

  It must be said that Wu Ming and Yang Guo from The Return of the Condor Hero have the biggest difference in their personalities. The former is open-minded and optimistic, knowing how to adapt, while the latter is extreme and stubborn, resentful and critical of the world.

  It is said that personality determines fate, and details determine success or failure.

  The difference in their personalities destined Wu Ming to follow a different path than Yang Guo.

  "By the way, what about the previous task? Specifically, how can I complete that task?"

  "This task is very simple, you just need to acknowledge Sun Bao as your adoptive mother, and once the other party accepts it, the task will be completed."

  This task is as difficult as it is easy, depending on Grandma Sun's mentality.

  According to Wu Ming's judgment, this task was indeed as easy as the Book Immortal System said it would be. He could tell that Grandma Sun liked him and felt a warmth similar to being with family.

  Perhaps the Book Immortal system will suddenly appear with this task, which is also related to the natural flow of one's emotions.

  In a strange world, being able to recognize and be loved by one's own family is actually quite good. Even without the temptation of task rewards, Wu Ming, who had never been loved by his parents since childhood, believed that he would not refuse such a task either.

  "Alright, I accept this task."

  "Ding Dong!"

  "You have accepted the task - Mother-Son Bond. Task content: Let Grandma Sun acknowledge you as her foster son. Time limit: Within one hour. Reward: Insight."

  Seeing the reward for the task was insight, Wu Ming naturally knew what it was.

  Being able to introspect allows one to clearly examine the internal state of their body, which is a very useful skill that will be helpful for future martial arts training.

  When it comes to cultivation, Wu Ming also felt the problem existing in this body.

  This doesn't seem to be the body of Yang Guo from The Return of the Condor Hero. Not only does he not have Yang Guo's memories, but also none of the martial arts skills that Yang Guo had cultivated. No wonder when entering the Book Immortal System previously, it was hinted that if he chose to enter in the middle, he would not be able to continue any of the book characters' martial arts.

  Fortunately, however, he had grasped the subtleties of Chunyang Rongxue Gong before entering, and now he just didn't have time to study it.

  Wu Ming communicated with the Book Immortal System, and he looked like a fool, but instead scared Sun Baozhen.

  "Child, what's wrong with you? Don't scare Grandma!" Sun Granny was worried that Wu Ming had gotten into trouble and quickly felt his forehead.

  "Grandma, I'm fine. I just remembered some things from the past and felt a bit uncomfortable in my heart." Seeing Grandma Sun's concerned eyes, Wu Ming felt that this task was exactly what he wanted deep down.

  Within an hour's limit, the task time was a bit urgent. Wu Ming quickly decided to bring it up when he followed the tunnel of the ancient tomb with Sun Bao alone, otherwise, with Xiaolongnv around, it would necessarily ruin his plan to acknowledge their relationship.

  "My poor child." Upon hearing Wu Ming's words, Old Lady Sun reached out and wrapped her hands around his slightly frail body.

  In Grandma Sun's arms, Wu Ming felt a warmth and emotion he had never experienced before, perhaps this was the radiance of motherhood.

  "His injury is nothing serious, grandma, you can send him out now." Just as the old and young were indulging in their heartfelt emotions, they suddenly heard Little Dragon Girl say this in a calm tone.

  "Miss, isn't this inappropriate? If you send the child back to Chongyang Palace, his master will definitely make things difficult for him." Old Lady Sun was both worried and reluctant, while Wu Ming, who was standing aside, knew that Little Dragon Girl would not agree to let him stay behind, so he didn't even bother to plead.

  Little Dragon Girl remained unmoved and said calmly: "Take him back, tell his master to stop making things difficult for the child."

  "Alas... matters of other people's families are none of our business."

  The little dragon girl hesitated for a moment and said: "Send a bottle of Jade Bee's Dew over, and tell him that the old Taoist cannot but comply."

  Although Little Dragon Maiden was young, she had a calm and composed demeanor that commanded an unquestionable dignity.

  Grandma Sun shook her head and sighed again, looking at Wu Ming's eyes full of pity and helplessness.

  Wu Ming knew that although Sun Po-po was older, in the ancient tomb she was inferior to Little Dragon Girl. The gaze welcoming Sun Po-po was filled with gratitude, and he said softly: "Po-po, thank you for speaking up for me. Since Sister Long doesn't want me to stay, I'll leave then."

  "Where are you going?" asked Grandma Sun with concern.

  "The world is so big, where can I, Wu Ming, not find a place to settle?"

  "Girl, it's so late now. I think we might as well let him stay for the night, after all he is just a kid."

  "Grandma, have you forgotten the rules set by Master?"

  The indifference of Little Dragon Girl was really making Wu Ming's heart ache, this kind of on-the-spot feeling was absolutely not something that could be experienced from reading books before.

  Recalling the gentle and considerate female volunteer, then looking at Little Dragon Girl's indifference and coldness, Wu Ming truly felt deeply moved. If he hadn't read "The Divine Eagle" or had many expectations of Little Dragon Girl, Wu Ming believed that this scene would inevitably leave a bad impression on his heart that was difficult to erase.

  "Grandma, don't worry about me and don't be troubled, I'm leaving now."

  "Alas... good child, you don't know the way, so I'll have to send you off myself." After looking at Wu Ming, Granny Sun shook her head and sighed, knowing she couldn't persuade Little Dragon Girl, and could only give up. She picked up a bottle of Jade Bee Pollen from the table, took Wu Ming's hand, and walked out of the curtain.

  As soon as he stepped out of the room, Wu Ming suddenly felt an inky blackness, knowing that this was the tunnel of the ancient tomb.

  The winding path twisted and turned, in the darkness Wu Ming couldn't tell east from west or north from south, almost being carried forward by Granny Sun.

  "Grandma, why are you so good to me?" Wu Ming asked out of the blue, recalling his previous mission.

  "Silly child, you're so well-behaved and lovely, which elderly person wouldn't like you?"

  "If I were to ask you to be my adoptive mother, would you accept me as your son?"

  "Silly child, what nonsense are you talking about? My age is almost like your grandmother's, how can I be your mother?"

  "Who says you can't? You're not old at all. I've been without parents since I was a child, and you have always treated me with genuine kindness from the bottom of your heart. I'm willing to treat you as my own mother and serve you wholeheartedly, letting you live out your days in peace."

  Wu Ming's words moved Grandma Sun deeply. In the ancient tomb, loneliness and desolation were the hardest to bear. Li Mochou couldn't stand it either, so she secretly ran out, only to meet with misfortune, which led her to become consumed by hatred due to love, eventually turning into a female demon head on the rivers and lakes.

  In Grandma Sun's heart, she has always treated Little Dragon Girl as her own daughter. In the ancient tradition, daughters are far inferior to sons, and having both a son and a daughter is the greatest wish of most elderly people. Even Grandma Sun, who lives in an ancient tomb, cannot escape this convention.

  So Wu Ming's proposal was a great comfort to Sun Bao, but she also knew that Little Dragon Girl would not agree to take in Wu Ming, so she was very worried.

  "Grandma Sun, I know you're having a hard time, but I'm sincere. Just agree with me, if not, I'll kneel here and won't get up." Wu Ming said this without any hesitation, and directly knelt down on the cold stone slab of the ancient tomb's passageway.

  "Child, what are you doing? Get up quickly, get up quickly."

  "Mom, thank you."

  Given that many readers have questioned the terms for mother, I'd like to explain here. The terms "dad" and "mom" have been used since ancient times, and in Jin Yong's original novels "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" and "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", they are basically called "dad" and "mom". This explanation will not be repeated in the book review section from now on.

  "Child, what's going on? I didn't agree to this......" Grandma Sun was both startled and annoyed, this child was too mischievous.

  "The child said that if you, the elderly, didn't agree, I wouldn't get up. Just now, you said 'hurry up' and 'get up quickly', doesn't that mean you agreed? Although the child's words were a bit unreasonable, but the child's heart, I'm sure mom understands."

  "Alas, you're really helpless." Under Wu Ming's persistent persuasion, Sun Bao Bao, who was already moved, tacitly agreed to this relationship.

  "Mom, you really agreed, that's great......" Wu Ming hugged Sun Bao's wife tightly, and genuinely felt his excitement and joy, a natural outpouring of true feelings, unrelated to the task.

  "Ding Dong!"

  "Congratulations, you have completed the Book Spirit System task [Mother-Child Fate], and obtained the reward [Inner Sight]."